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The Betsy (1978)

The Betsy (1978)
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Based on the novel by Harold Robbins, this is the story of Loren Hardeman, Sr., a Midwestern automobile manufacturer (Lord Olivier) who pins his future on The Betsy, a "wonder car" named after his daughter (Kathleen Beller). The Betsy is designed to last practically forever, which doesn't rest well with the "planned obscolence" mindset of the auto industry. Flashbacks cover his career from his 40s to the present, when he is in his 90s. Hardeman, Sr. has a weak-willed son, Hardeman, Jr., (Robert Duvall) who is forced into taking charge of the family business. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall, (more)
Director(s):
Daniel Petrie
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Betsy

Based on the novel by Harold Robbins, this is the story of Loren Hardeman, Sr., a Midwestern automobile manufacturer (Lord Olivier) who pins his future on The Betsy, a "wonder car" named after his daughter (Kathleen Beller). The Betsy is designed to last practically forever, which doesn't rest well with the "planned obscolence" mindset of the auto industry. Flashbacks cover his career from his 40s to the present, when he is in his 90s. Hardeman, Sr. has a weak-willed son, Hardeman, Jr., (Robert Duvall) who is forced into taking charge of the family business. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
125 mins

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Director(s):
Daniel Petrie
Writer(s):
Walter Bernstein, William Bast
Producer(s):
Jack Grossberg, Harold Robbins, Robert Weston
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Nudity)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    SUSAN L.

    The car is not named for his daughter, it's named for his granddaughter Betsy. The sets and the settings are lush and lavish, larger than life with great taste and eye candy. The plot is fast paced, the actors all deliver and it's a movie that a guy will like as well as a girl, my husband loved the bird's eye view of the auto industry and the racing of the cars, I loved the romance between the granddaughter Betsy and the race car driver, played by Tommy Lee Jones. It is completely true to the book in every way, if you've read the book you won't be unhappy with this movie. If you want to spend a few hours watching a great drama/love story/romance...with lots of eye candy plus a few twists thrown in for good measure, you'll be glad that you rented this one!

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    JOHN B. J.

    This was a good movie. You have to pay attention because of the numerous flashbacks. I din't read the book and was able to to follow the movie. Great scenery, sets & acting.

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    Jared R.

    I was thoroughly disappointed. This was less about designing a car, and more about how all the guys could screw each others' wives, mistresses, and daughters. It was like watching a day-time soap opera.

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